Featured speakers Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland and James F. Dicke II, chief executive officer of Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen, talk prior to the Sunday afternoon program at the Auglaize County Courthouse prior to a ceremony honoring the 175th anniversaries of Wapakoneta and New Bremen.

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents kicked off a yearlong celebration Sunday afternoon commemorating the 175th anniversary birthdays of Wapakoneta and New Bremen. Ohio's first lady Frances Strickland joined in the festivities. . . .